Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014

Learn how to get involved at Student Organization Fair

Students can learn about ways to be involved on campus during the Student Organization Fair hosted by Campus Life. The fair is Monday through Aug. 28 from 3-5 p.m. in the North Hall Lobby.

Representatives from OSU-Tulsa’s student clubs and organizations will be available to answer questions and provide information about goals, volunteer opportunities, meeting times and membership. There are 16 student organizations at OSU-Tulsa.

Josh's Sno Shack will be serving free snow cones each day while supplies last. For more information, visit the Campus Life website or call 918-594-8450.

Events, workshops planned to aid students with job search

Students visit the Career Center during Welcome Week.

OSU-Tulsa Career Services is hosting several free events and workshops during Career month to assist students and alumni with their employment search. The fall career events calendar culminates with the OSU-Tulsa Career Fair on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 3-5 p.m. in the Main Hall Commons.

Workshops cover a variety of topics like employment background checks and career pitfalls to avoid. Career Services will also host several résumé critiques and career fair success sessions, as well as a mock interview day to help participants practice responses to common employer questions.

Start the year off right with OSU-Tulsa’s energy conservation program

Oklahoma State University in Tulsa has saved $3 million through the university’s energy conservation program. Energy Education Manager Angelyn Holmes credits students, faculty and staff with the program’s success.

To learn more about OSU in Tulsa’s efforts and discover things you can do at home to join the effort, visit the Energy Conservation website.

Show your Cowboy pride on College Colors Day

Wear your orange apparel and show your OSU pride for College Colors Day on Friday, Aug. 29. The annual tradition encourages college students, alumni, faculty and staff to show their support for their university on the final Friday in August.

Mark your calendar

Welcome Week Today
Learn about campus services and grab a slice of pizza in the North Hall Lobby at 4 p.m.

Oklahoma State vs. Florida State
Aug. 30
The season opener Advocare Cowboys Classic will be broadcast live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on ABC beginning at 7 p.m.

Tulsa Area United Way Day of Caring Sept. 5
Volunteer to help OSU in Tulsa with projects at Eugene Field Elementary School. Email to sign up.

Linking Gerontology and Geriatrics Conference Sept. 26
The OSU Center for Family Resilience event begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Wes Watkins Center in Stillwater.

Campus snapshot

Tina Crawford, left, human development and family science major, and Ginger Sexton, management major, chat after grabbing a slice of pizza during Welcome Week on Tuesday. Campus Life will be giving out free pizza at 4 p.m. today in the North Hall Lobby

Festival Americas
Join La Semana and Guthrie Green for Festival Americas, a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Americas on Saturday beginning at 4 p.m. The free event is funded through sponsorships and vendor registrations, which support college scholarships for Tulsa-area Hispanic students.

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